Research and International News Archive
Creating sustainable food systems
February 15, 2017 —
NSERC supports conservation agriculture study
Faculty of Science
Canadian Science Publishing: New metalloid oxide reducing bacteria found in Manitoba’s Nopiming gold mine tailings
February 14, 2017 —
A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Microbiology has identified new toxic metalloid-reducing bacteria in highly polluted abandoned gold mine tailings in Manitoba’s Nopiming Provincial Park.
Should academics boycott U.S. conferences if the travel ban is in place? Public forum discussion on Feb. 15
February 13, 2017 —
The discussion will serve as an opportunity for fellow academics to debate what is an ethical response to the actions and proposed action of the new U.S. administration
Cheer them on at the 3MT heats
February 13, 2017 —
Thirty U of M graduate students will be competing Feb. 13/14/16
Global food security, International Week perspective
February 3, 2017 —
How can we create a sustainable food system for the world? Join us at International Week from Feb. 6-10
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Tossing a new tasty pizza crust
February 3, 2017 —
Pinto-buckwheat flour blends increase nutritional value of pizza crust
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dentistry student wins awards for nanoparticle project
February 2, 2017 —
Three summers ago, dentistry student Chris Ward embarked on a research project to see whether magnetic nanoparticles could be used to carry drugs to the inside of teeth.
Female Muslim students celebrate empowerment on World Hijab Day
February 1, 2017 —
Women in the University of Manitoba’s Muslim Students’ Association want to dispel some myths
All STEAMed Up
February 1, 2017 —
STEAM came about as a way to take what are known as the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and incorporate Art and Design into the mix. The program endeavours to dispel the twin myths of the socially awkward, uncommunicative scientist and the self-involved, impractical artist while simultaneously using artistic creativity and practical science not only to facilitate innovation, but to make the subjects more accessible to those not currently involved with STEM.
CTV News: U of M students working to prevent child sex abuse images from hitting internet
February 1, 2017 —
Two student researchers at the University of Manitoba have teamed up with a Kelowna company called Two Hat Security to develop new software aimed at keeping child sexual abuse images off the internet.